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Brethren Mutual Donates $9K to Hagerstown Community College Scholarship Fund
Hagerstown, MD – Brethren Mutual Insurance Company’s 25th Charity Golf Tournament held in June 2024 raised $9,000 for the Company’s Hagerstown Community College (HCC) Scholarship Foundation Fund. Committed to excellence in continuing education, Brethren Mutual established the Endowment Scholarship Fund in 2023 to invest in the education of local students.
Harford Bank appoints Allyson Riggs VP, Manager of Mortgage Lending
Harford Bank has announced the appointment of Allyson Riggs as Vice President, Manager of Mortgage Lending. Here are the details provided by the bank:. Harford Bank Welcomes Allyson Riggs as VP, Manager of Mortgage Lending. Aberdeen, MD – Harford Bank is excited to announce the appointment of Allyson Riggs as...
1,740 tons of rocks accidentally dumped into Susquehanna River
A local notice to mariners has been issued near the mouth of the Susquehanna River, TowBoatUS Chesapeake City shared Friday morning on Facebook. The announcement comes after 1,740 tons of rocks was, “Accidentally dumped over the side of the barge,” by the mouth of the Susquehanna River near Havre de Grace.
Federal Hill residents frustrated by dirt bike activity despite crime reductions
Recent statistics shared by the Baltimore County Government reveal a promising yet contrasting trend in crime reduction across Charm City. The data shows a 36% decline in the number of homicides and a 30% reduction in non-fatal shootings compared to the same time last year. According to the report, the...
Hagerstown officials talk about steps to address violent crime, drug epidemic
In the wake of a fatal shooting near Hagerstown's downtown on July 18, several Hagerstown elected officials agreed that public meetings should be held with various community leaders to discuss how to address factors contributing to crime and drug issues in the city. The shooting occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on a Thursday in the 200 block of East Washington Street. Two men shot at a car parked along the street, resulting in the death of Rusty...
Middle River resident wins two-night trip to St. Michaels
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Orville Horton likes to travel all over the country, including a cruise to Alaska last September. The Middle River resident says he is excited to pack his bags, having been recently selected as a winner of a two-night getaway to St. Michaels, MD from the Maryland Lottery’s My Lottery Rewards(MLR) program.
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Anne Arundel County Identified By Police
Laurel resident Devin Michael Jones has been identified by investigators as the man killed in an early morning crash near Delta Bingo on Laurel Meade Road earlier this week. According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, officers were called at around 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, to the 3600 block of Laurel Fort Meade Road at the access road to the bingo hall, where they found Jones suffering from injuries sustained in the crash.
Woman makes history buying entire Baltimore waterfront block
Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew is the CEO of Root Branch Media Group (RBMG). She recently achieved a historic milestone in her career, buying an entire block in Baltimore to house her media hub in one building, according to The Baltimore Times. The RBMG Building [renamed The RBMG Building Canton Harbor] is...
Free movie night to celebrate completion of Ghost Rivers trail
The Ghost Rivers project is complete, and by way of celebration, the public is invited to a free outdoor screening of water-themed vintage 16mm films in Wyman Park Dell on Aug. 1 from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. Bob Wagner and Teresa Duggan (hosts of Bob & Teresa’s 16mm...
The Baltimore Ravens Will Trade Mark Andrews to the Indianapolis Colts
Now, you may be asking why the Ravens would trade away their top receiver. Allow me to explain. Andrews is 28 and under contract for just the next two seasons. The Ravens currently have negative cap space projected for 2025 and need to get above the cap. While Andrews has been the go-to, he would help free up $11 million and the Ravens have a valuable backup option in Isaiah Likely who can fill the void. Especially if the Ravens take a decline this season, they need to get the draft capital to move up and get a true number one receiver in the draft.
City Union of Baltimore frustrated with working conditions at city agencies
When City Union of Baltimore President Antoinette saw the inspector general report outlining unsafe work conditions at Department of Public Works sites, it wasn't anything she hadn't seen before.
Contracts terminated: Baltimore business awaiting thousands in payments serves last meal to homeless
A Baltimore business owner whose company serves two city-run homeless shelters was owed about $278,000 in late or overdue payments. Six months after taking her story to 11 News Investigates, her contracts were terminated. Badia Shephard's business, Taste of Home, has provided some 900 meals daily to two city-funded homeless...
Police: 2 teenagers hospitalized after separate shootings overnight in Baltimore
Two 14-year-old boys were injured overnight in two separate shootings in Baltimore. Baltimore City police received a call just before 5 p.m. for a shooting in the 1800 block of West Saratoga Street, where officers found a 14-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound. The preliminary investigation revealed the teen...
3 nightmare scenarios for the Orioles at this year's trade deadline
With the trade deadline coming up and the Orioles still on top of the AL East, rumors are swirling as to what moves the team might make in advance of the July 30 deadline, and there are questions about which prospects could be included in any potential trades. We all...
Look Inside a Picturesque Davidsonville Home
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